“Did he do something that hurt you?" Ariana said, her brows wrinkled in suspicion.

"No!" Sarah spoke up for Aziel right away before realizing her tone was a little too anxious. Then, she lowered her voice and feigned weakness as she replied, "Aziel has been really good to me."

“Then how did you end here? Did you initiate the breakup? What did Aziel think of it? Would he honestly agree given that he loves you so much?"

Ariana's barrage of questions left Sarah struggling to keep up. Sarah clutched a pillow on the couch, her expression sullen, as she attempted a nonchalant tone.

"I suppose I initiated it. Since last eve, when I broached the topic of parting ways, Aziel has remained silent."

Ariana's suspicion deepened, and she leaned in closer to Sarah.

"And how did you propose this breakup?"

"A mere text." Sarah sat up to make room for Ariana.

Ariana, assuming a grave countenance, extended her hand.

"Can I see it?"

“No." Sarah recoiled, inching further away on the couch.

“As an agent, it is my duty to take care of my artist's emotional realm so that future disputes do not arise. Therefore, 1 must prepare the groundwork for public relations," Ariana declared, righteousness ringing in her voice, leaving Sarah no choice but to reluctantly surrender her phone.

Ariana opened their digital dialogue and found herself astounded.

As she scrolled through the messages, it became apparent that Aziel had shown great concern for Sarah's well-being. He inquired about her meals, her slumber, and her activities. He even offered to cook for her or take her out, his gestures brimming with genuine care.

But Sarah's responses were cold, her rejections sharp and cold as ice, claiming to be engulfed in work and desiring solitude.

In addition, Sarah did not respond very often, giving the impression that she was ignoring Aziel.

Eventually, Aziel ceased his invitations altogether, opting to share his own life updates and plans instead. Yet, his messages were met with a deafening silence from Sarah.

Ariana reached the end of their chat history.

Aziel's last voice call was declined by Sarah. He then sent a text message explaining his impending week-long business trip to vie for a crucial project. He also expressed a desire to have a serious conversation with Sarah after his return.

True to form, Sarah failed to respond. But late the next night, after Aziel had left on a business trip, she sent him a message.